A trooper stopped a Mitsubishi Lancer on Route 4 in Prince Frederick on Sunday afternoon, but after the driver pulled to the shoulder, police say he drove off. The trooper followed the car as police say it swerved through traffic and a duty officer concerned for public safety ordered an end to the pursuit.

Minutes later, police say the Mitsubishi hit a Ford Escape on Route 4 south of Sixes Road. The drivers of both vehicles were flown to Prince George's Hospital Center, where police say the Mitsubishi driver was pronounced dead. The man's name is being withheld pending notification of his next of kin.